PIAZZA PLEBISCITO, Royal Palace Exterior

Now I'd like to tell you about the Royal Palace, whose long main façade faces Piazza Plebiscito: it is one of the most important buildings in the political history of Naples, which is linked to Spanish administration first with the viceroys, or royal officials, and then with the reigning dynasty of the Bourbons.

During the second half of the sixteenth century, the Spanish viceroys developed urban and architectural initiatives that would leave an impression on the city, for example the famous "Spanish Quarter" near the historic center, which served as the residence of military troops. The idea to build the palace came about in the mid-1500s from the need to have a seat worthy of the rank of the crown of Spain, where they could host King Philip III, who however died without having ever seen Naples....